Community Night Patrol Team Leader - Timber Ck
Victoria Daly Regional Council is dedicated to fostering strong, safe, and interconnected communities throughout our region. We collaborate closely with residents, Traditional Owners, and local partners to deliver reliable services that enhance community well-being, stimulate regional growth, and promote long-term sustainability. As a responsive and customer-focused organisation, we take pride in our commitment to quality service. Our teams are passionate about strengthening local capabilities and ensuring that the diverse needs of our communities remain central to everything we do.
About the role
We are seeking a Community Night Patrol Team Leader to lead and support a team of Community Night Patrollers in delivering a safe, effective, and culturally appropriate service that makes a real difference to the community. This position sits within the Community Safety and Wellbeing program in Timber Creek.
Responsibilities
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting Community Night Patrollers.
- Coordinating nightly patrol activities and service delivery.
- Promoting child safety, wellbeing, and positive family engagement.
- Managing incident reporting, statistics, and administrative records.
- Monitoring vehicle and equipment use and reporting maintenance needs.
- Building strong relationships with community members and partner organisations.
- Providing guidance and de-escalation support in challenging situations.
Requirements
- Experience in community services, community safety, or a related field.
- Experience leading or supervising a small team.
- Strong understanding of Indigenous communities, culture, and local contexts.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Sound recordkeeping and administrative abilities.
- A reliable, respectful, and solution-focused approach.
- Certificate III in Community Services (or willingness to obtain).
- Criminal History Check (recent, within 3 months).
- A current Working with Children’s Card (Ochre Card).
- A current unrestricted Driver’s Licence.
Benefits
- Remote area allowance.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- 7 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave.
Pay
$72,126 to $75,455 per annum.